CSU-Pueblo officials said this morning that they will be cutting 22 positions rather than 50, which was originally projected.

Officials said 19 jobs that are currently vacant will remain vacant.

In an email to staff and faculty, Di Mare thanked them for helping to devise a plan to balance the budget.

“I would like to recognize the time and effort that so many individuals have expended both to share their passion for this university and to assist me in devising a plan to balance our budget deficit that will affect fewer individuals than we originally projected,” Di Mare said.

The financial picture of the institution shows that $3.3 million needs to be cut from the budget.

CSU system Chancellor Michael Martin and Di Mare will meet with students, faculty and staff today at 3 p.m. to explain the cuts and the budget challenges.

The open forum is scheduled to be held in the Occhiato University Center Ballroom.